Movie "Somewhere in Time" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Somewhere in Time"

The movie opens with college student Richard Collier gathering rave reviews for his new play. At the party, he comes face to face with an old woman who presses something in his hand and whispers, "Come back to me." He opens his hand to find an old pocket watch. Cut to several years later. Playwright Collier is in the midst of a break-up and writers block. He leaves the city for awhile to think things out and finds himself near his alma mater at the Grand Hotel. While wandering around the hotel, he finds a photograph of a beautiful young woman. Richard is entranced, and tries to find out all he can about her. During the course of his research he learns she was Elise McKenna, an actress from the turn of the century. He also discovers that she was the mysterious old woman who gave him the watch. Finally determining that he must meet her somehow, he employees self-hypnosis and wills himself back to 1912. He meets Elise and they fall in love, which does not make her manager, William Fawcett Robinson, happy at all. Will their love survive Robinson's disapproval? Will Richard be able to stay in 1912?

Starring actors in "Somewhere in Time" movie:

Christopher Reeve as a character Richard Collier Christopher Reeve also starred in the next movies: "Superman II: Director's cut" in a role of Superman/Clark Kent; "Speechless" in a role of Bob 'Bagdad' Freed; "Village of the Damned" in a role of Dr. Alan Chaffee; "The Remains of the Day" in a role of Jack Lewis;

Jane Seymour as a character Elise McKenna Jane Seymour also starred in the next movies: "007 Live and Let Die" in a role of Solitaire; "Quest for Camelot" in a role of Lady Juliana; "Wedding Crashers" in a role of Kathleen Cleary; "After Sex" in a role of Janet; "Oh Heavenly Dog" in a role of Jackie;

Christopher Plummer as a character William Fawcett Robinson Christopher Plummer also starred in the next movies: "Twelve Monkeys" in a role of Dr. Goines; "A Beautiful Mind" in a role of Dr. Rosen; "National Treasure" in a role of John Adams Gates; "Alexander" in a role of Aristotle; "Syriana" in a role of Dean Whiting; "Cold Creek Manor" in a role of Mr. Massie; "Wolf" in a role of Raymond Alden; "A Hazard of Hearts" in a role of Sir Giles Staverley; "The Lake House" in a role of Simon Wyler; "Already Dead" in a role of Dr. Heller; "Closing the Ring" in a role of Jack; "Must Love Dogs" in a role of Bill; "The Man Who Would Be King" in a role of Rudyard Kipling; "Blizzard" in a role of Santa Claus; "The Insider" in a role of Mike Wallace; "Murder by Decree" in a role of Sherlock Holmes; "Starcrash" in a role of The Emperor; "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" in a role of General Chang; "Up" in a role of Charles Muntz; "9" in a role of 1; "Nicholas Nickleby" in a role of Ralph Nickleby; "Dracula 2000" in a role of Abraham Van Helsing; "The Sound of Music" in a role of Captain Georg von Trapp; "American Tail, An" in a role of Henri; "The Last Station" in a role of Leo Tolstoy;

Teresa Wright as a character Laura Roberts Teresa Wright also starred in the next movies: "The Little Foxes" in a role of Alexandra Giddens;

Bill Erwin as a character Arthur Biehl Bill Erwin also starred in the next movies: "Hot Shots!" in a role of Buzz Harley; "The Land Before Time" in a role of Grandfather; "Inferno" in a role of Eli Hamilton;

George Voskovec as a character Dr. Gerald Finney George Voskovec also starred in the next movies: "12 Angry Men" in a role of Juror #11;

Susan French as a character Older Elise Susan French also starred in the next movies: "Jaws 2" in a role of Old Lady (Grace Witherspoon);

John Alvin as a character Arthur's Father John Alvin starred only in the movie "Somewhere in Time"

Eddra Gale as a character Genevieve Eddra Gale also starred in the next movies: "The Graduate" in a role of Woman on Bus;

Audrey Bennett as a character Richard's Date Audrey Bennett starred only in the movie "Somewhere in Time"

William H. Macy as a character Critic William H. Macy also starred in the next movies: "Jurassic Park III" in a role of Paul Kirby; "Sahara"; "Air Force One" in a role of Major Caldwell; "Magnolia" in a role of Quiz Kid Donnie Smith; "Thank You for Smoking" in a role of Senator Ortolan Finistirre; "Fargo" in a role of Jerry Lundegaard; "Wag the Dog" in a role of CIA Agent Charles Young; "Boogie Nights" in a role of Little Bill; "Doogal" in a role of Brian; "Wild Hogs" in a role of Dudley Frank; "Murder in the First" in a role of D.A. William McNeil; "Mystery Men" in a role of The Shoveller; "The Cooler" in a role of Bernie Lootz; "Edmond" in a role of Edmond; "He Was a Quiet Man" in a role of Gene Shelby; "Everyone's Hero" in a role of Lefty Maginnis; "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" in a role of Glenn; "The Tale of Despereaux" in a role of Lester; "A Civil Action" in a role of James Gordon; "The Client" in a role of Dr. Greenway; "Down Periscope" in a role of Cmdr. Carl Knox; "Bart Got a Room" in a role of Ernie Stein; "In Enemy Hands" in a role of U.S.S. Swordfish: Chief of Boat Nathan Travers; "Door to Door" in a role of Bill Porter; "Jerry and Tom" in a role of Karl;

Laurence Coven as a character Critic Laurence Coven starred only in the movie "Somewhere in Time"

Susan Bugg as a character Penelope Susan Bugg starred only in the movie "Somewhere in Time"

Christy Michaels as a character Beverly Christy Michaels starred only in the movie "Somewhere in Time"

Ali Marie Matheson as a character Student Ali Marie Matheson starred only in the movie "Somewhere in Time"